Cook

Laugh Factory Covina LLC; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A comedy club in Covina is seeking a motivated Cook to manage kitchen operations during shows. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and managing inventory. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and excellent customer service skills. The role requires flexibility for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role in a food environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Manage kitchen operations during our shows.
• Ensure that food is prepared and served promptly.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Flexibility to work flexible hours

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Covina, CA

Job Type: Part-time, evenings and weekends

Compensation Range: $22.50 - $25.00/hr. + gratuity

Join our team at the newest addition to our family of clubs, the Laugh Factory Covina! Our company seeks a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Cook. The club’s Cook will be responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the food preparations. They will ensure that all food items are prepared to high standards and served promptly during our shows. The Cook will also maintain a clean and organized kitchen, manage inventory, and prepare orders of food supplies.

This position reports to the manager on duty.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare food items in accordance with established recipes and standards.

Manage kitchen operations during our shows.

Ensure that food is prepared and served promptly.

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and adhere to health and safety standards.

Manage inventory and prepare for ordering of food supplies.

Work closely with management to ensure that food operations align with the comedy club's overall goals and objectives.

Clean kitchen and restore food prep items after food service is complete each shift.

Safely store and rotate food items to ensure freshness and quality.

Deliver food orders to server stations for their delivery.

Respond to changes in food operations as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior experience in a similar role in a food environment

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Flexibility to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation techniques

Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization

Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a hot and humid environment

Capacity to communicate concerns and improvement suggestions to supervisors

Preferred Skills:

A degree or certification in culinary arts is preferred but not required

Core Competencies:

Integrity – requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to detail – requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.

Dependability – requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

Cooperation – requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, communicative, and optimistic attitude.

Respect for others – requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and understanding and helpful on the job.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Laugh Factory Covina LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We strive to provide a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

This position remains open until filled. Unless noted above, no telephone or email inquiries unless otherwise indicated above, please.